HURIWA Applauds AGF Fagbemi for ICC Arbitration Success

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) praised Mr. Lateef Fagbemi, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their efforts to shield Nigeria from significant financial liabilities linked to dubious contractual claims. HURIWA's commendation follows the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration award on September 16, 2026, concerning the Mambilla hydropower dispute, which dismissed all claims by Sunrise Power and criticized the previous handling of the case by former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami.

The tribunal found that the settlement agreements were corrupt and unenforceable under Nigerian public policy, and that Malami acted against Nigeria's interests. It also noted that Malami and former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman lacked authority to bind the Federal Government without presidential approval.

HURIWA called for further scrutiny of Malami's conduct and urged the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee and the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee to investigate potential professional misconduct.